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viiiFOREWORDA Word to FM-8800D/8800S Owners Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO FM-8800D/8800S VHF Radiotelephone. We are confident you will

6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-26.3 Daily Test Authorities require that the DSC be checked daily for proper operation to ensure that it will

6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-36.4 DSC Test Transmission 6.4.1 Transmitting a DSC test message 1. Press the CALL key. The display changes f

6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-4b) When the ACK is received, the alarm sounds and the screen changes as follows. Test acknowledgereceived.CA

6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-56.4.2 Receiving a test message When a test call is received, the alarm sounds. If the manual ACK is set, the

6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-66.5 Error Message The table below shows all the error messages which may appear. Error message Meaning PLL1

6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-7 RTC pcb05P0802 Bottom cover removed Handset HS-2003 HANDSET pcb05P0780 Remote station RB-8800/RB-8810/ RB

6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-8Junction box IF-8810 JUNCTION pcb05P0790 DMC Interface IF-8820 DMC IF pcb05P0778

AP-1APPENDIXMenu Tree [MENU] ALARMUNABLE REASONABLE/UNABLEAUTO ACKCOMPLY STATUSNO REASON/BUSY/EQUIP DISBLD/MODE UNAVAIL/CH UNAVAILEXT ALARM4H/3H/2H/1

APPENDIX AP-2 [CALL]COAST CALLCOAST IDROUTINEGROUP CALLGROUP IDPSTN CALLCOAST IDALL SHIPS SHIP CALLSHIP IDSAFETYURGENCYSAFETYURGENCYCOMM MODETELEPHON

APPENDIX AP-3Marine VHF Channel Lists 1) International Channels CH TX MHz RX MHz Remark CH TX MHz RX MHz Remark01 156.050 160.650 60 156.025 1

FOREWORD ixFeatures The FURUNO FM-8800D/8800S is a cost-effective all-in-one marine VHF radio system consisting of a 25 W VHF radiotelephone, a DSC m

APPENDIX AP-4 2) USA Channels CH TX MHz RX MHz Remark CH TX MHz RX MHz Remark01 156.050 156.050 60 - - 02 - - 61 - - 03 - - 62

APPENDIX AP-53) Canadian Channels CH TX MHz RX MHz Remark CH TX MHz RX MHz Remark01 156.050 160.650 60 156.025 160.625 02 156.100 160.700

APPENDIX AP-6 4) Inland waterways (INLND-W) Channels CH TX MHz RX MHz Remark CH TX MHz RX MHz Remark01 156.050 160.650 60 156.025 160.625 02

APPENDIX AP-75) Private Channels TX RX Simplex Simplex Semi-dup CH NO (current) Remark 155.000 155.000 159.600 180 155.025 155.025 159

APPENDIX AP-8 TX RX Simplex Simplex Semi-dup CH NO (current) Remark 155.975 155.975 160.575 139 156.000 156.000 160.600 00 Min DUPch 156.025

APPENDIX AP-9TX RX Simplex Simplex Semi-dup CH NO (current) Remark 156.975 156.975 161.575 79 157.000 157.000 161.600 20 157.025 157.025 16

APPENDIX AP-10 TX RX Simplex Simplex Semi-dup CH NO (current) Remark 157.975 157.975 162.575 99 158.000 158.000 162.600 40 158.025 158.025

APPENDIX AP-11TX RX Simplex Simplex Semi-dup CH NO (current) Remark 158.975 158.975 163.575 119 159.000 159.000 163.600 200 RX.max.freq 159.

APPENDIX AP-12 TX RX Simplex Simplex Semi-dup CH NO (current) Remark 159.975 159.975 239 160.000 160.000 240 160.025 160.025 241

APPENDIX AP-13TX RX Simplex Simplex Semi-dup CH NO (current) Remark 160.975 160.975 159 161.000 161.000 160 161.025 161.025 161 1

x SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONThe FM-8800D/8800S is a highly advanced 25 W VHF transceiver with DSC terminal. It is designed to satisfy the stringent requir

APPENDIX AP-14 Digital Interface (IEC 61162-1 Edition 2) Input sentences GGA, GLL, RMC, ZDA, GNS Schematic diagram05P07737TXD-HJ28910U15671SS355431

APPENDIX AP-15 GGA - Global positioning system (GPS) fix data

APPENDIX AP-16 GLL - Geographic position - latitude and longitude GNS-GNSS fixed data $--GNS,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,c--c,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x

APPENDIX AP-17 RMC - Recommemded minimum specific GPS/TRANSIT data 1. UTC of position fix 2. Status: A=data valid, V=navigation receiver

APPENDIX AP-18 TLL – Target latitude and longitude $--TLL,xx,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,c--c,hhmmss.ss,a,a*hh<CR><LF> | |

APPENDIX AP-19Thermal Printer UTP-80FK 1. Printer usage cautions • Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the printer. • Do not allow water to

APPENDIX AP-20 Parts Paper feed slotShaftVR for adjusting printing densityCaseVentDIP switchGuard plate AFront panelGuard plate BCutterLock leverRe

APPENDIX AP-215) Attaching roll paper Insert roll paper into the shaft. NOTE) Insert the paper so it feeds from above as shown in the figure at rig

APPENDIX AP-22 • Lock lever: Locks the front panel. The LOCK position prevents opening of the front panel. • Cutter: Cuts paper. Pull up

APPENDIX AP-23Printing test Turn on the power while pressing and holding down the FEED switch to start the test printing. All standard characters a

1-11. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEWThe FM-8800D/8800S system consists of a transceiver block and two antennas. The transceiver block contains a VHF transmitte

APPENDIX AP-24 4) Removing jammed paper a) Remove paper carefully from the paper feed slot. b) If torn paper cannot be removed with fingers use

APPENDIX AP-25Thermal Printer UTP-58E For general operation notice, see Thermal printer UTP-80FK. UTP-58E for RC-8800S/D-B (Rack Console) and PP-8

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SP-1 SPECIFICATIONS OF MARINE VHF RADIOTELEPHONE FM-8800D/FM-8800S 1. GENERAL (1) Number of Channels INTL: 57 USA: 55 (57)* Weather: 10

SP-2 5. CH70 WATCH RECEIVER (1) Receiving Frequency 156.525 MHz (2) Sensitivity Symbol error rate: Less than 1% (at 0 dBμV) (3) Conducted Spuriou

IN-1INDEXA Able acknowledge call ...3-5 ACK BQ...3-7 Alarm setup. ...

INDEX IN-2T Transceiver unit... 1-1 Transmitting...1-9 Troublesho

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-21.1.2 Controls The functions of keys of the transceiver unit and the remote station are almost the same. The table below

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-3 1 • Enters 1, ., ,, ’, ”, :, ;, -, +, *, #, , (, ), !, $, &, / character at entry mode. • Turns the loudspeaker on

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-4 0 HI/LO • Enters “0”. • Changes the output power high (25 W) or low (1 W) when proceeded by the SHIFT key. However, t

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-51.1.3 Indications on the LCD Below are all the indications which appear on the standby display on the transceiver unit.

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-6 Below are the indications which appear on the standby display on the remote handset. INTLHiRx SCANDUP03SHIFTMANUAL ACK**3

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-71.1.4 Audio alarms When you receive a distress alert or other DSC call, the audible and visual alarms are released. For th

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1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-81.2 VHF Basic Operation 1.2.1 Turning the power on and adjusting dimmer To turn the power on, turn the VOLUME/POWER cont

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-91.2.4 Adjusting squelch The SQUELCH control adjusts the squelch threshold level. Adjust it so that white noise heard in th

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-101.2.8 Quick selection of CH16 Press the CH16 key to select CH16, the International Calling and Safety Channel. The use i

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-11To turn off the scanning, do one of following four methods. a) Press the CH16 key. b) Press the CANCEL key. c) If a ha

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-121.3.2 DSC operational overview Standby display When the FM-8800D/8800S is turned on, the following display appears. This

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-13Distress alert transmission and output power When the distress alert is transmitted (by pressing the DISTRESS key), the o

1. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 1-14How to set priority of the remote station 1. Disconnect the plug of a remote station to turn off the remote station. 2.

2-12. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2.1 Distress Alert Transmission from the DISTRESS Key If a distress situation occurs, do as follows: 1. Open the

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-2 3) The screen changes to “distress acknowledge (DIST ACK) waiting” display. In this condition, distress communic

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-33. Press the ENT key. The standby display with CH16 and Hi appears. 4. Provide the following information to the coa

iNi-Cd PbIMPORTANT NOTICES General • The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong operation or mainten

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-4 2.2 Distress Alert Transmission with Nature of Distress If you want to transmit the distress alert with nature

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-54. Press the DISTRESS key more than four seconds. ** Compose Message **CALL TYPE: DISTRESSNATURE: FloodingDistress b

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-6 ** Compose Message **NATURE : UNDESIGNATEDCALL TYPE : DISTRESSPOS : 12° 34. 1234’ N 123° 45. 6789’ EAT

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-72.4 Canceling a False Distress Alert If you have transmitted a distress alert by mistake, do the following to can

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-8 2.5 Receiving Distress Alert from Other Vessel, Transmitting DIST ACK Signal In no case is a ship permitted to tr

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-9Transmitting DIST ACK over CH16 Select VHF CH16 and transmit DIST ACK to vessel in distress.Relay the distress alert

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-10 About 20 to 30 miles(Sea area A1)Your ShipCoast stationDistress Alert TransmissionVessel in Distress Receiving di

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-111. Press the CANCEL or ENT key to silence the alarm. The following message appears. ** Received Message **MAY10/04

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-12 4. Choose DISTRESS ACK and press the ENT key. ** Send Message **DISTRESS ACKTO : 123456789KIND : DISTRESS ACKNAT

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-132.6.1 Sending distress relay to coast station 1. Press the CALL key. The [Compose message] screen appears. ** Comp

ii SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSDo not disassemble or modify the equipment.Fire, electrical shock or serious injurycan result.Turn off the power immediately

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-14 11. Press the ENT key again. INPUT TYPE : AUTOLAT : 12° 34. 1234’ NLON : 134° 45. 6789’ ETIME : 08 : 00 12.

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-152.6.2 Sending distress relay to all ships 1. Press the CALL key. The [Compose message] screen appears. ** Compose M

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-16 9. Press the ENT key again. INPUT TYPE : AUTOLAT : 12° 34. 1234’ NLON : 134° 45. 6789’ ETIME : 08 : 00 10. Ent

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-172.7 Receiving Distress Relay 2.7.1 Receiving distress relay all call If you receive a distress relay for all ship

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-18 2.7.2 Receiving distress relay from coast station If you receive a distress relay call from a coast station, con

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-192.7.3 Receiving distress relay area call If you receive a distress relay area call, continue monitoring CH16. 1.

2. DSC DISTRESS COMMUNICATION 2-20 2.7.4 Receiving duplicated distress relay call and/or distress relay area call If you receive a distress relay

3-13. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES Note: When you set a call type to RELAY ALL, RELAY SEL, or DISTRESS by error in the Compose Message screen

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-23.1.1 Sending a coast or ship call 1. Press the CALL key. The display changes from the standby display t

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-38. COMM MODE is selected; press the ENT key. (for ROUTINE only) DATA TELEPHONE 9. Choose TELEPHONE or DA

iiiDISTRESS ALERT TRANSMISSION Transmit the distress alert when a life-endangering situation occurs on your vessel. 1. Open the DISTRESS key cover a

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-43.1.2 Receiving acknowledgement of coast or ship call 1. After a coast or ship call is sent, the equipmen

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-5Able acknowledge call received a) The audio alarm sounds; press the CANCEL key to silence it, and the dis

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-61) Sending automatic acknowledge (ACK BQ) with comply status “ABLE.” See the procedure below. 2) Sending

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-72) Sending automatic acknowledge (ACK BQ) with comply status "UNABLE." 1. When the automatic a

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-83) Manually acknowledging a coast or ship call with "ABLE." 1. When the equipment is set up w

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-94. Choose ABLE and press the ENT key. The display changes as shown below. ** Send Message **PRESS CALL TO

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-103. To send the ACK BQ manually, press the ENT key. The pop-up window shown below is displayed. ABLEUNABL

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-112. Press the ENT key to open the call type list. SHIP CALLSTTESTRELAY ALLRELAY SELDISTRESSCOAST CALLGROU

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-123.2.2 Receiving a group call Group ID must be registered in order to receive a group call. See paragraph

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-133.3 PSTN Call The PSTN call allows the making and receiving of telephone calls over public switched telep

iv CANCELING DISTRESS ALART If you have transmitted a false distress alert, cancel it immediately as follows. 1. Press the CANCEL key to show the fo

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-1411. Press the CALL key more than three seconds. Call in progresson CH70COAST ID : 003456789COMM MODE : DU

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-153.3.3 PSTN call disconnection (coast station disconnects line) 1. The PSTN line is disconnected by the

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-163.4 All Ships Call When an urgent but not life-endangering situation arises on your ship, for example, e

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-177. Choose SELECT CH or MANUAL as appropriate followed by pressing the ENT key. 8. If you chose SELECT C

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-183.4.2 Receiving an all ships call 1. When an all ships call is received, the audio alarm sounds and the

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-193.5 Position Call There are two types of position calls: other station requires your ship's position

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-207. Press the CALL key more than three seconds to transmit position request. The following display appea

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-213.5.2 Position call: other ship requests your position 1. When a position request call is received, the

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-223.6 Receiving a Polling Call 3.6.1 Automatic reply 1. When a polling request call is received and the e

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-233.6.2 Manual reply 1. When a polling request call is received and the setting of POLLING CALL on the AUT

v TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ... viii SYSTEM CONFIGU

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-243.7 Neutral Craft Call The neutral craft call, which contains own ship position and ID, informs all ship

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-253.7.2 Receiving a neutral craft call 1. When a neutral craft call is received, the alarm sounds and the

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-263.8 Medical Transport Call The medical transport call informs all ships, by urgency priority, that own s

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-273.8.2 Receiving a medical transport call 1. When a medical call is received, the alarm sounds and the d

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-283.9 Log File Three log files are provided for storage of calls: received ordinary log, received distress

3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3-294. Press the ENT key to open the message. Below is a sample message. For a received messagewhich requires

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4-14. BASIC SETUP 4.1 Alarm Setup This section provides the procedures for setting up various alarms. The alarm menu enables/disables internal and

4. BASIC SETUP 4-2To set type of alarm to output 1. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose EXT ALARM from the ALARM MENU and pre

4. BASIC SETUP 4-34.2 Auto ACK Setup The Auto Ack Menu enables/disables automatic acknowledgement of ship, coast, and polling calls. Comply status

TABLE OF CONTENTS vi 3. DSC OPERATION FOR NON-DISTRESS CASES 3.1 Coast or Ship Call ...

4. BASIC SETUP 4-4To set reason for unable If you have chosen UNABLE as the COMPLY STATUS, set the reason as follows: 1. Rotate the CH knob (or pres

4. BASIC SETUP 4-54.3 Erasing Logs Erasing received ordinary log 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choos

4. BASIC SETUP 4-64.4 Memory Channel Setup You can save up to 50 channels as follows. 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / d

4. BASIC SETUP 4-74.5 Message File Entry In this section you will learn how to prepare and store ship, coast, PSTN, and group calls for future trans

4. BASIC SETUP 4-84. Rotate the CH knob to choose the call type and press the ENT key. One of the following display appears depending on the call typ

4. BASIC SETUP 4-99. Choose SELECT CH with the CH knob (or up / down arrow key) and press the ENT key. SIMP CHANNEL060809101112131415161767686971727

4. BASIC SETUP 4-10To send a message file: Method1 1) Press the CALL key. 2) Choose call type and press the ENT key. 3) Highlighting xxx ID, press t

4. BASIC SETUP 4-114.6 Position Setup This is where you enter your position, automatically or manually. 1. Press the MENU key at the standby display

4. BASIC SETUP 4-124.7 Print Out Setup The PRINT MENU enables/disables automatic printing of all transmitted and received calls and the results of t

4. BASIC SETUP 4-134.8 Volume Setup The VOLUME menu enables/disables key beep (acknowledges correct key input) and adjusts the volume of the earpiece

TABLE OF CONTENTS vii5. SYSTEM SETUP 5.1 Displaying Self ID ...

4. BASIC SETUP 4-142. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to set the earpiece volume level. The setting range is 8 to 16 for transceive

4. BASIC SETUP 4-154.9 Special Call Setup The Special Call menu enables/disables the neutral craft call and / or medical call. 1. Press the MENU ke

4. BASIC SETUP 4-163. Press the ENT key again to show date entry box. DATE : 2005-08-24TIME : 01:24:172006-01-24 4. Enter current date and press th

4. BASIC SETUP 4-174.13 AUTO REVERT Setup AUTO REVERT sets what channel to set when the handset is hung in the handset hanger. The default setting

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5-15. SYSTEM SETUP5.1 Displaying Self ID 1. Press the MENU key. **** SETUP MENU ****ALARMERASE LOGMEMORY CHANNELAUTO ACKMESSAGE FILE ENTRYTT**** S

5. SYSTEM SETUP 5-25.3 Naming Intercom 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Rotate the CH knob (or press up / down arrow key) to choose SYSTEM from page 3 of th

5. SYSTEM SETUP 5-35.4 Displaying Program Version 1. Press the MENU key 2. Rotate the CH knob to choose the SYSTEM and press the ENT key. The follow

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6-16. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Do not open the equipment.Hazardous voltage which cancause electrical shock, burn or serious injury exists in